Nearby Words
| Main Entry: |
prison
 [priz-uhn] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | residence for incarcerating criminals |
| Synonyms: | G, bastille, can*, clink, confinement, cooler, dungeon, guardhouse, jail, keep, lockup, pen*, penal institution, penitentiary, reformatory, slammer, statesville, stockade, up the river |
| Notes: | a jail is a short-term detention facility for those awaiting trial or convicted of minor offenses; a prison or penitentiary is a long-term detention facility for those convicted of major offenses |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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Example Sentences
- G ray-green leaves of these plants are lobed or finely cut.
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